Kate Boats

Kate Boats is a family run canal business established for over 18 years. Our hire fleet offers narrow boat cruising holidays on the Grand Union Canal, from bases at Warwick and Stockton.

Whether you're looking for a family holiday with a difference or just want to unwind and take life at a more tranquil pace, each boat in our narrow boat fleet provides a level of comfort and convenience that is normally associated with privately owned craft.

Kate Boats we will give you the personal care and attention that you require to ensure you enjoy your holiday to the full whether you have previously enjoyed a holiday on the waterways or are a 'land lubber' looking to experience life afloat for the first time.

Email: cheryl@kateboats.co.uk

Web: www.kateboats.co.uk

Address:The Boatyard Nelson Lane, Warwick CV34 5JB

Tel:

(01926) 492968

Category:
Days out with Kids

Leicestershire

UKClimbing.com

UKClimbing.com offers a comprehensive list of local climbing centres throughout the UK.

Rockingham Castle

Built on the orders of William the Conqueror, the castle spans many years of exciting history including visits by medieval kings, the Tudors and civil unrest. It is still home to the Saunders Watson family. Surrounded by Gardens and the Great Park a visit to Rockingham Castle is a great day out for the whole family.Web: www.rockinghamcastle.com

The National Cycle Network is 5000 miles of safe, signed, attractive cycle routes, open and mapped in June 2000. It is made up of traffic-free sections and traffic-calmed road and minor roads, running right through urban centres and reaching all parts of the UK.

Sustrans is the charity co-ordinating the project and will continue to work with local authorities to expand the Network to a target of 10,000 miles by 2005.

For more information on the National Cycle Network and Sustrans and a copy of their free catalogue of maps, information sheets and technical publications please call the number above or visit their website.

UK Paintball Sports Federation

Tumble Tots is the UK’s leading physical play programme for children from 6 months to seven years.

Since 1979 we have been helping children develop their essential skills for life through our structure physical programme. Taking part in our fun-filled regular weekly sessions, using our colourful, specifically designed wooden and foam equipment, children are encouraged to enhance their skills in:

Agility

Language

Co-ordination

Listening

Social skills

Self-confidence

Balance

Self-esteem

Gross motor skills

Climbing

Fine motor skills

Parents with children under three actively participate in sessions. The Tumble Tots Programmes are carefully structured in five age groups according to your child’s age and stage of development:

Six months to walking
Walking to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 Years to school age
Gymbobs (School age to 7 years)

To find your nearest centre and to book a class on-line, please visit our website.

Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle occupies a commanding position with breathtaking views across the Vale of Belvoir. The present Castle is the fourth to have stood on the site since Norman times. From the elegance of the Elizabeth Saloon and the majesty of the State Dining Room to the delights of the Regents Gallery and the military splendour of the Guard Room, Belvoir possesses one of the most stunning interiors of the period.

The magical woodland gardens, set in a natural amphitheatre with fresh water springs, are carefully planned to ensure plants bloom all year round.

The Toy barn is a family run business specialising in play equipment. We are on a working farm with the largest display of play equipment in the south west. We run out door birthday parties in our Orchard playground and Pedal Go Kart parties in the barn and yard.

Play houses. We manufacture our own range of wooden cottages & sell fabric play houses.

Ride on toys: Tractors to Go-karts, trikes and scooters. Wooden sit on toys for toddlers.

Parties: Hire our Go-Karts and our play orchard for birthday parties.

Commercial: We supply and install play equipment in schools, parks and pubs.

We can do site visits and we install residential play frames and trampolines.

The Toy Barn is a great shop to bring your kids to. Try out our ranges of trampolines and climbing frames. Our years of experience can help you make a sound decision and answer questions about options and quality. For special events see our web site and newsletter.